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How to Advocate for Your Neurodivergent Child at School (Without Burning Out) | Lisa Richer

Jessica Lynn Lewis | The ADHD Mom

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Your kid is smart. You know it. The teachers know it. But the homework isn't getting turned in, the meetings aren't producing answers, and you're starting to feel like you're the only one who doesn't know what to do.

You're not alone. And you're not powerless.

Lisa Richer is a neurodiversity consultant, certified in executive functioning, and mom of two neurodivergent sons. She spent years advocating for her own children before turning that lived experience into a business. In this episode, Lisa breaks down what parents of kids with ADHD actually need to know about navigating the school system: from 504 plans and IEPs to private school accommodations and what to do when you're not sure where to start.

Lisa also shares the quick win that shifted her entire week when her nervous system was running on empty - and it wasn't a productivity hack.

In this episode:

  • What executive functioning actually has to do with ADHD (and why it matters for school support)
  • The difference between a 504 plan and an IEP — and which one your child might need
  • How private schools handle accommodations differently from public schools
  • Why Lisa avoids the word "why" with her clients — and what she asks instead
  • The burnout that changed everything — and what it finally gave her permission to do

Connect with Lisa:

Website: journey2bloom.com

Connect with Lisa on LinkedIn

Book chapter "Unbecoming to Become" — email Lisa directly to request a free PDF copy.

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Quick Wins for ADHD Moms is a podcast for smart, high-functioning moms with ADHD who are tired of systems that don't work. Practical resets for ADHD burnout, mental overload, and everyday mom life. Find every episode at theADHDmom.com.